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Neil Van Leeuwen, "Religion As Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity" (Harvard UP, 2023)

New Books in Anthropology

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Faith, Doubt, and Belief Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between faith and doubt within Christian contexts, highlighting how deep convictions can coexist with significant uncertainties. It contrasts the acceptance of questioning in religions like Judaism with the pressures for certainty in Christianity, while examining the cognitive dynamics that allow rational individuals to embrace seemingly irrational beliefs.

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